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Nila: FAQ & Sources

नील

Vanara of Kishkindha.

Nila is the son of Agni and the commander in chief of Sugriva's army. In the Yuddha Kanda he kills Ravana's general Prahasta and later Mahodara.

Updated 30 Oct 20263 sources

RoleVanara of Kishkindha
ParentsAgni
Appears inRamayana
GroupVanaras and bears
KingdomKishkindha
First appearsBala Kanda, Sarga 17

Frequently asked questions

Who killed Prahasta?
Nila, commander of the vanara army.
Who was Nila's father?
Agni, the fire god.

Sources

  1. Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.17)
  2. Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.41)
  3. Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.4, 6.26, 6.37, 6.43, 6.58, 6.59, 6.70)

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